The Long Beach Harbor Department is the city agency responsible for management of the Port of Long Beach. Nearly $100 billion a year in trade moves through the Port, including clothing, toys, shoes, home furnishings and consumer electronics. The Harbor Department operates under the direction of the Board of Harbor Commissioners. The commission leases Port shipping terminals to private firms, using lease payments to pay for Port development and maintenance. Port operations are not funded by taxpayers.

Port Awarded $12 million for Security The Port of Long Beach has been awarded $12.8 million by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to fund critical communications and undersea surveillance systems.	LNG: Taking a Careful Look A proposal liquefied natural gas terminal needs regulatory approval before construction can begin.
Commission Adopts "Green Port" Policy